A list of state-licensed child care centers. Home-based child care is also available. For referrals to licensed homes and other Washtenaw County centers, call the Child Care Network at 975-1840 or (800) 777-2861 (ccn@childcarenetwork.org, www.childcarenetwork.org). Rates current as of Aug. 2009 but subject to change. Hours are Mon.-Fri.

Avila Child Care Center

Ages 14 months-13 years. Adult-child ratios: age 3 & under, 1:4; preschoolers, 1:10; school-age children, 1:12. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Age 3 & under $54/day, age 4 & over $50/day. Before- and after- school care for school-aged children, $19/day. avila2@netscape.net

Chelsea Children's Co-op Preschool

Age 2 years-young 5s. Age 3: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-11 a.m. Age 4: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30-11 a.m. Age 3 & 4 multiage class: Mon. & Wed. 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Young 5s program: Mon-Thurs. 8:15-11:15 a.m. Play group for age 2 and their parents on Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. and Fri. 9:15-10:45 a.m. Adult-child ratio 1:6. Also offers an extended-day arts and music enrichment program for ages 4 & 5. Call for rates. info@chelseacoop.org, www.chelseacoop.org

Chelsea Community Early Childhood Programs

Preschool programs for ages 3-5. Adult-child ratios: 3-year-olds, 1:6; 4- and 5-year-olds, 2:15. Sessions 8:30-11 a.m. & 11:55 a.m.-2:25 p.m. Two-, three-, and four-day-a-week programs; call for rates. Parents as Teachers program (First Steps Washtenaw) for newborn-age 5, with parents attending.

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—Infant, Toddler, & Preschool Program

Full- and part-time care for ages 2 1/2 weeks-5 years. Adult-child ratios: infants and toddlers 1:4, preschoolers 1:10. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call or check website for rates. ssteinbach@cch.org, www.cch.org

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—North Creek Elementary

For children in grades K-6. Adult-child ratio 1:12. Before- and after-school care during the school year. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Call or check website for rates. ssteinbach@cch.org, www.cch.org

Chelsea Community Hospital Children's Center—Pierce Lake Elementary

For grades 3-6. Adult-child ratio 1:12. Programs for before- and after-school care during the school year; full-day programs for school vacations and summer for grades K-6. Provides transportation to Pierce Lake and South Meadows Elementary schools. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; open year round. Call or check website for rates. ssteinbach@cch.org, www.cch.org

Lambs of Our Savior Christian Preschool (Our Savior Lutheran Church)

For ages 2 1/2-5. Adult-child ratio 1:6. 4 & 5-year-olds: Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:30-11:15 a.m. and 8:30-11 a.m. Ages 3 & 4: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-11 a.m. Call for rates. oslc@oursaviorchelsea.com, www.oursaviorchelsea.com/preschool.php

Little Cherub Learning Center

Programs for ages 6 weeks-5 years. Full- and half-day preschool; learning programs for all ages. Adult-child ratio: 6 weeks-2 1/2 years, 1:4; 2 1/2-3 years, 1:8-1:10; 4 & 5 years, 1:12. 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for rates. burrisca@yahoo.com

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